Anyone who takes beginning guitar lessons are excited to learn everything they can about playing.
And many people come into the lessons hoping to learn how to play a specific song.
One thing all beginner guitar players need to remember, however, is that they need to have patience and take it one step at a time.
It doesn't matter if you are learning how to play the acoustic guitar or the electric guitar, playing songs will come with practice and the proper lessons.
To learn how to properly play the guitar you need to understand how the instrument works, what all of the parts of the guitar do, and how to place your fingers on the fretboard.
Learning guitar chords is usually the first thing you learn.
It's intimidating placing your fingers on the strings for that first chord, but the first time you play it right you will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Whether you are learning how to play the electric guitar or the acoustic guitar, chords are important to know and understand.
They are the foundation for everything that comes next.
As you progress in your guitar lessons you will graduate up to learning how to play songs on guitar.
Some songs are very easy to learn.
Some are more difficult.
Start out by learning the proper chords for the song and strum along with the melody.
You can sing the lyrics as you play or work with someone who can sing or play it for you.
Don't be afraid to take your time switching between chords as you learn to play the song.
Speed will come later as you gain more experience.
You will be able to play it in no time as you practice the song, and when you play it for your friends and neighbors that first time you will be thrilled at the reaction you get.